by Claire Sparkes | Jan 27, 2021 | Blog
Isn’t it amazing how a change in weather and a difference from the new normal can really boost morale and raise positivity? It was great to see the snow-covered gardens, trees, hedgerows and an army of snowmen whilst out dog walking . Everyone seemed to have a spring...
by Claire Sparkes | Jan 11, 2021 | Blog
I have a confession to make- I get bored very easily and have a short attention span! When it comes to exercise I have to mix it up . However even with over 20 years teaching experience in the fitness industry, I am still finding the usual fitness mad January a bit...
by Claire Sparkes | Nov 3, 2020 | Blog
You may have woken up this week with a new sense of dread because of the latest lockdown news but we are in this together and can get through this ???? Thank you for coming along to our Zoom classes, reading my emails, working hard and having fun. The class chats and...
by Claire Sparkes | Feb 19, 2020 | Blog
Having just returned from a long weekend in wet and slightly wild Wales I am now looking forward to more Spring like weather. Driving through Crickhowell, along roads which had morphed into rivers and fields into lakes really portrayed the power of nature.We love the...
by Claire Sparkes | Feb 3, 2019 | Blog
So it’s February already and there may still be snow lingering but at least the mornings and evenings are getting lighter and the snowdrops are starting to appear. We at Herts Pilates HQ have survived dry January, detox January (no sugar, dairy or caffeine) and...
by Claire Sparkes | Nov 20, 2017 | Blog
At Herts Pilates HQ we love Strictly Come Dancing… the razle, dazzle, amazing choreography and dancer’s journey. This year Johnnie Peacock in particular has been a complete inspiration! Having never danced before and being the first Paraolympian on the...